The Senate, Thursday, April 21, 1994

The Senate took up 49 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 12
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 2 divisions48 voice votes
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The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.

What the Senate Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 1101 (1994)Became Law
relative to the collection of protested checks by the department of safety and relative to an outside lease for the electricians board.
Rep. Crotty (Hills 43) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 24, 1994✓LawMay 24, 1994
HB 1108 (1994)Became Law
relative to the appointment of members to the northeast interstate dairy compact commission and relative to the certification of milk laboratories.
Rep. M. Campbell (Rock 26) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 27, 1994✓LawJul 26, 1994
HB 1110 (1994)Became Law
relative to the license waiver period for speech and language pathologists, and repealing the sunset review of the administrative attachment of the board of marital mediators.
Rep. Dunn (Merr 24) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 11, 1994✓LawMay 11, 1994
HB 1155 (1994)Died
establishing a committee to study the economic feasibility of the sale of state signs, special state license plates, and other related state items.
Rep. Franks (Hills 26) House Economic Development Senate Ways and Means Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✕SenateApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawApr 21, 1994
HB 1159 (1994)Interim Study
requiring manufactured housing park owners to compensate residents for relocation costs due to change in land use of the park.
Rep. Hurst (Rock 22) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Affairs Housing

Senate Public Affairs recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994SenateApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1208 (1994)Became Law
creating a study committee to study the feasibility of issuing titles to all undocumented motorized vessels in New Hampshire inland and coastal waters.
Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) House Transportation Senate Transportation Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
HB 1270-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to integrate any changes in the municipal budget act into the school district laws.
Rep. Larson (Graf 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawMay 6, 1994
HB 1283 (1994)Became Law
relative to transporting scrap metal.
Rep. Wall (Straf 9) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawSep 1, 1994
HB 1288 (1994)Became Law
establishing a state advisory and oversight committee on the education of children with disabilities and in accordance with federal requirements.
Rep. Tate (Hills 23) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 11, 1994✓LawJul 10, 1994
HB 1313-FN (1994)Became Law
requiring the department of safety to issue an automotive recycling dealer as many sets of number plates as such person may require.
Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1321-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to liquor licenses for full service restaurants.
Rep. Below (Graf 13) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Liquor and Beer

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 8, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1368 (1994)Became Law
establishing a commission to examine governmental reorganization.
Rep. K. Rogers (Merr 22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 10, 1994✓GovernorJun 1, 1994✓LawJun 1, 1994
HB 1397 (1994)Died
relative to a limitation on telephone company release of telephone call records.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Executive Departments and Administration Energy and Utilities

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✕SenateApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawApr 21, 1994
HB 1400 (1994)Interim Study
relative to providing pain relieving medication to individuals who are terminally ill.
Rep. Gordon (Graf 8) House Judiciary Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote

In the record: Refer for Interim Study

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994SenateApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1405 (1994)Became Law
relative to voting and party membership, special write-in ballots for overseas and armed services voters, change of party affiliation, nomination by write-in votes, and the checklist used at village district elections.
Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 25, 1994✓LawMay 25, 1994
HB 1415-LOCAL (1994)Died
relative to approval of the goals and future conditions section of the master plan by the local legislative body.
Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✕SenateMay 24, 1994Governor✕LawMay 24, 1994
HB 1432 (1994)Died
amending the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Rep. W. McCann (Straf 11) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Discrimination

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

In the record: Adopt Majority Committee Amendment 6039

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. W King.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 6106

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Hollingworth.

In the record: Laid on Table

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–12 on a roll call

Third Reading (Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–13 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–10 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Barnes.

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✕SenateApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawApr 21, 1994
HB 1435 (1994)Died
relative to the penalty for a second or subsequent offense for carrying a pistol or revolver without a license.
Rep. D. Welch (Rock 18) House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✕SenateApr 21, 1994Governor✕LawApr 21, 1994
HB 1436 (1994)Became Law
exempting vessels in the federal channel from reduced speed requirements.
Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) House Transportation Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓LawJul 5, 1994
HB 1450-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
permitting municipalities to expand the information contained on property tax bills and to include other bills and tax abatement information mailings with property tax bills.
Rep. K. Rogers (Merr 22) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseJan 27, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawAug 8, 1994
HB 1453 (1994)Became Law
allowing certified clinical social workers to obtain third party payments for services rendered which would otherwise qualify for such payments.
Rep. B. Hall (Hills 20) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Insurance

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 16, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 9, 1994✓LawJan 1, 1995
HB 1456 (1994)Died
relative to mental health care service providers.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Insurance

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✕GovernorJun 10, 1994✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1493-FN-A (1994)Became Law
relative to tax refunds from the department of revenue administration.
Rep. W. McCann (Straf 11) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1500-FN (1994)Interim Study
defining "out-of-state pharmacy" and requiring the registration of such pharmacies that sell to individuals within the state.
Rep. R. Foster (Carr 10) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Interim Study (IS).

Recommit (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Passed: Sent Back to Committee on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 17, 1994SenateMay 3, 1994Governor✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 1507-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to licensing tattoo parlors and practitioners of tattooing and the fees for such licensure and making an appropriation for the purposes of the act.
Rep. I. Pratt (Ches 5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 6, 1994✓LawJul 1, 1994
HB 1524-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to the executive reorganization of the department of education.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 27) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓LawJun 9, 1994
HB 1556-FN-LOCAL (1994)Died
establishing the position of fiscal officer for Rockingham county.
Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Executive Departments and Administration Counties

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✕SenateMay 12, 1994Governor✕LawMay 12, 1994
HB 1566-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to the duties of the secretary of state, including accounting for certain fees, relative to voting in organized places which are not organized for voting, relative to the declaration of intent form, relative to filing for a speci
Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Public Affairs Elections

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a division

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateMay 12, 1994✓GovernorJun 9, 1994✓Law
HB 1578 (1994)Became Law
relative to the jurisdiction, membership, duties, and complaint procedures of the legislative ethics committee.
Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) House Legislative Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Legislature

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorJun 8, 1994✓LawAug 7, 1994
HB 1581 (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the University of New Hampshire cooperative extension.
Rep. Schotanus (Sull 3) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 3, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
HB 1585-FN (1994)Became Law
consolidating administration of the bureau of risk management and the workers' compensation commission; relative to managed care benefits for state employees awarded workers' compensation benefits; relative to the board of claims, and abolish
Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) House Appropriations Senate Insurance State Government

Senate Insurance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 17, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
HB 531 (1994)Died
prohibiting persons from running as candidates on more than one party ticket in state primary and general elections.
Rep. Fenton (Hills 24) House Constitutional and Statutory Revision Senate Executive Departments and Administration Elections

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. J King.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 6, 1993✓HouseFeb 18, 1993✓SenateApr 21, 1994✕GovernorJun 8, 1994✕LawJun 22, 1994
HB 599-FN-LOCAL (1994)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the development and implementation of charter schools and relative to the duties of the board of education regarding change of school assignment.
Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseJan 5, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawMay 23, 1994
HB 628-FN (1994)Died
requiring the department of safety to keep drivers' records confidential except for certain reasons.
Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) House Transportation Senate Transportation Motor Vehicles

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseJan 27, 1994✕SenateMay 26, 1994Governor✕LawMay 26, 1994
HB 635-FN (1994)Became Law
relative to social security cost-of-living increases to residents of residential care facilities and community residences and establishing a committee to study the rate structure of residential care facilities.
Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 7, 1993✓HouseFeb 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓LawJul 22, 1994
HCR 30 (1994)Adopted
urging the state board of education to encourage local school districts to foster curriculum which would examine multicultural and ethnic issues while emphasizing and promoting tolerance, understanding, and respect.
Rep. Dana Hilliard House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994
HJR 20 (1994)Became Law
urging the U.S. Congress to include certain segments of U.S. Route 2 in the new "National Highway System."
Rep. Guay (Coos 6) House State-Federal Relations Senate Transportation

Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA).

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 10, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 23, 1994✓Law
HJR 21 (1994)Became Law
urging the President and Congress to have the remains of certain Native Americans, including those of Chief Passaconaway of Penacook, returned from France to the United States.
Rep. Richard Cogswell House State-Federal Relations Senate Public Affairs State Government

Senate Public Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 5, 1994✓HouseMar 15, 1994✓SenateApr 21, 1994✓GovernorMay 6, 1994✓Law